Dodgeville, WI Community

4 discussions from residents and visitors

Aiden Chavez Mar 1, 2026

Best coffee shops in Dodgeville?

Hi all, We have two kids and Crime rate is something to consider -Dodgeville sits at 127.3 per 100K. I'd say it's better for families than young singles. The weather takes some getting used to. Worth the trade-offs? There's a real sense of community in certain neighborhoods.

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jaxon_rider Jan 7, 2026

Job hunting in Dodgeville -tips?

Hey, It's a a small town city with about 5,013 people. Rent is about $984/month for a decent place. Household incomes average around $72,768 in Dodgeville. Honestly, I think it's a great place if you know where to look. Property taxes are high but you get good services. Thoughts? TIA! It's a very ca...

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Dylan Carter Apr 28, 2025

Unpopular opinion about Dodgeville

Anyone else feel this way? I'm a college student here and Median household income is $72,768, which feels about average for the area. It's a a small town city with about 5,013 people. The food scene here is surprisingly good. Would love some local perspective. There's a growing tech scene which is e...

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Aiden Chavez Apr 3, 2025

Job market in Dodgeville for tech?

Hey everyone, The unemployment rate is 5.2%, which is about average. Crime rate is something to consider -Dodgeville sits at 127.3 per 100K. It's a very car-dependent city, for better or worse. Is this normal for Dodgeville? It's changing fast -some good, some not so much. There's a real sense of co...

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